Description
Creating your own In-N-Out Style Burger with Special Sauce at home is easier than you might think! This delicious, juicy burger is packed with flavor and topped with a creamy, tangy special sauce that rivals any fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef
- 1 pound high-quality ground beef
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Burger Buns
- 4 soft, fresh burger buns
Cheese
- 4 slices of American cheese
Vegetables
- 1 cup crisp lettuce, shredded
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped raw onion
Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and a pinch of garlic powder. Mix thoroughly and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Form the Patties: Take the ground beef and divide it into equal portions, shaping them into patties that are slightly larger than your buns, as they will shrink while cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip them and place a slice of American cheese on top. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Toast the Buns: While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a pan until golden brown. This adds a delightful crunch and helps prevent them from getting soggy.
- Assemble the Burgers: Start by spreading a generous amount of special sauce on the bottom bun. Layer on the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, followed by lettuce, tomato slices, and onions. Top it off with the other half of the bun.
Notes
- Don’t Overwork the Meat: Handle the ground beef gently to keep the patties tender.
- Use a Hot Grill: A hot cooking surface gives the burgers a nice sear.
- Rest the Patties: Let the cooked patties rest for a couple of minutes before assembling to retain juiciness.
- Customize Your Sauce: Feel free to adjust the special sauce ingredients to match your taste.
- Experiment with Buns: Try different types of buns for a unique twist on your burger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: In-N-Out Style Burger, Special Sauce, Homemade Burger, Fast Food, American Cuisine